Leader of Maths or English - TLR2

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a passionate and skilled teacher to join their vibrant team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to inspire and motivate pupils while leading a dedicated team. The successful candidate will be committed to inclusive education, demonstrating high-quality teaching and strong leadership skills. With a focus on creativity and resilience, this position is perfect for those looking to make a real difference in the lives of children. Join a school that values its staff and encourages professional growth, making a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in teaching and a commitment to making a difference.
• Ability to engage and challenge pupils effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching and uphold school values.
• Lead a team and demonstrate effective communication.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Communication Skills

Inclusive Education

Resilience

Creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Start date: 1 September 2025

George Dixon Primary School
City Road
Harborne
Birmingham
B17 8LE
Telephone number: 0121 675 2775

Contact email: [e-mail]

Contract type: Permanent

George Dixon Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive and diverse school where we welcome children from all around the world. We are seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly skilled teacher who is looking for future leadership opportunities.

To be considered, you will have the resolve to make a real difference to the lives of pupils and bring energy, creativity and inter-personal skills necessary to inspire and motivate others. You will need to demonstrate the ability to engage and challenge pupils at all levels and enable strong progress in a creative curriculum.

The successful candidates will:

• love teaching and be dedicated to making a difference to the lives of our pupils
• know the demands of the National Curriculum well, especially in the area they will lead
• demonstrate consistently high-quality teaching, and hold high expectations for behaviour and achievement
• lead a team effectively and uphold the values of the school
• have excellent communication skills
• have a commitment to inclusive education
• be resilient and have a positive attitude

The children at George Dixon Primary School are the greatest asset and the teachers and leaders strive to make improvements to meet their needs. Informal visits to the school are strongly recommended.

This post welcomes applicants with experience across the primary age range. There is one position advertised with the leadership of either Maths or English.

Visit times can be arranged at your convenience, please call school to arrange. Shortlisted candidates will be observed teaching along with other interview tasks.

Shortlisting: 16 May 2025 Interviews: WB 19 May 2025

How to apply

Please contact George Dixon Primary School Office for an application form on 0121 675 2775 or email [e-mail].

All completed applications must be returned to George Dixon Primary School - email to [e-mail].

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including: an enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

Rehabilitation of offenders: This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

An online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.